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GA SR580

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Williams

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Air Evac Lifeteam, the leading U.S. air medical service, for its life-saving emergency transport services to rural communities
  • Air Evac Lifeteam was founded in 1985 in West Plains, Missouri, and now operates more than 150 air medical bases across 18 states as part of Global Medical Response Inc.
  • Approximately 90% of Air Evac Lifeteam's patient transports originate from rural areas as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • The resolution highlights the critical role of air ambulance services in reducing transport times to medical care centers for rural residents facing life- or limb-threatening emergencies
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Air Evac Lifeteam

Legislative Description

Air Evac Lifeteam; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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